Walking last minute holidaysTours & holidays in 2019 & 2020

Pack up your troubles in your old kit bag and get the heck out of Dodge because there's no better way to escape the drudgery of the nine to five other than a last minute walking holiday. This is your chance to nip off at a moment's notice where the likes of the Amalfi Coast, the Lycian Way and the Carpathian Mountains will provide the backdrop to some of the best walks imaginable all at the drop of a deer stalker hat.

Until 31 March stay 6 nights and pay for 5. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten free food available upon request. Friendly guesthouse in a mild, sunny climate, off the beaten track, near beaches, forests and quaint villages, with yoga and massage.

Special Offer! Four places available at a discount of 100 per person off the advertised price. This is a limited offer - book soon to make sure you get the discounted rate on this holiday. Dates: 6 - 13 April 2019.

10% discount on all remaining places for March retreats 3-8 and 10-15. Use discount code Yss10 on your registration form.
We look forward to having you here in the beautiful mountains of Valencia country!

Last minute availability accommodated in our rural one bedroom self catering apartments and cottage. Book before 23rd March for special offer, ending 31st March 2019, of £50 off 7 nights, £100 off 10 nights and a massive £200 off 14 nights

Scenery, hospitality and warmth of hosts was the most memorable part of the holiday...11/10 :) (more)Angela Gillespie

The most memorable part of the holiday was...The beautiful property and surrounding landscape...The best. (more)Martin Betz

Most memorable was the Fado singing in the local restaurant on our final evening. Also loved exploring the Convento dos Capuchos- and the peaceful walk through the forest to get to it... We all loved it. Peaceful, healthy, authentic. (more)Ruth Knight

The whole holiday was amazing, the location, the walks, skiing & husky sledding, the accommodation, the food & the wonderful staff who did their utmost to ensure that it was an unforgettable experience for us (more)Pauline Hawes

Most memorable: The whole experience of trekking many days with many great views: it really is an immersion in a whole different world!... It was extremely good, well organised and well lead. (more)Phil Bradford

The most memorable bit was the outstanding scenery.....Extremely satisfied. (more)Kim Wood

Excellent; an enlightening and refreshing experience... The overall experience of being surrounded by the mountain ranges was truly indescribable. (more)Jenny Williams

Memorable parts?
The whole adventure was superb and suited our family aged 8 - 69 very well. Walking in the mountains with the entire family group was memorable and those who had not been to Nepal before promise to visit again and again.
Tips?
The trip was perfect and as we were a private group we were able to "tweak" the itinerary to suit us. For example adding in an extra day in Pokhara and then rafting part way down the Lower Seti added a lot to the adventure. The road to Chitwan... (more)Richard Miles

Memorable parts?
The people of rural Nepal... and their environment. They live hard lives - in a magnificent setting.
Tips?
Make sure you are fit, fit, fit.
Local benefits?
I do feel there was a benefit to local people - hopefully we left no trace!
Overall rating?
This was a great adventure for me - truly stunning, challenging and fulfilling. (more)Gen Ford

The Alpujarras are a striking area of Spain, full of history and remnants of the
Moorish culture. Certainly the comraderie of our group of 12 was a daily joy...We would rate this holiday highly, being one of our most memorable. (more)Bob Mack

Most memorable: The wonderful food, hospitality and people at the tour company. Meeting & walking with Chris Stewart & the superb walking in the Alpujarras! Walking to El Valero for lunch with Chris & Ana. (more)Helen Tolley

The beauty of the Alpujarras and the wonderful food. Fantastic holiday. Anne and her team looked after us very well. Charming accommodation, good company and great food. Chris and his team were great walking guides. (more)Dierdre McCarthy

Walking the trail was very hard in places, but so well organised that it was a great sense of achievement to complete each day and the trail itself. When we got to the Sun Gate above Machu Picchu we arrived in a lot of low cloud which took the edge off it, however we walked on a bit further and got a great high level view of the lost city so we were more than happy with this.
(more)Dave Jackson

It was the most challenging holiday I have ever been on. I came back home with
many wonderful memories. Our guide, Carlos Luchuga, contributed a great deal in the success of my holidays. (more)Teresa Trippenbach

Great...Hiking the Inca Trail to see Macchu Picchu at the end and the Nazca Lines were the most memorable parts. (more)Jack Bond

There was not one stand out moment or experience because overall every aspect of this retreat was first class. Everything from communication, pre departure advice, accommodation, classes, instructors and food was excellent. (more)Richard Lennon

The holiday was superb! The exercise was challenging but really enjoyable, and it was always recommended to only consider my own ability. (more)Bianca Harding

The most memorable was relaxing by the pool outside my luxury apartment each afternoon knowing the food and exercise meant I was going to come home feeling and looking better. (more)Kate Hindley

Hard to choose between seeing the most spectacular sunrises from my terrace with a pot of coffee or standing on a high point on a nearby hill, able to see the sea on the horizon and the lunar landscape and mountains to my left. (more)Briony Turner

The highlight was the spectacular walks offering such amazing views. During our 5 days in Lubrin we did three of the long walks and we thoroughly enjoyed walking through the foothills as well as high in the mountain tops, just stunning. (more)Annette Easton

Excellent....The hiking and the views were first rate the accommodation was charming, clean and convenient. (more)Mak Kubeisy

The most memorable and exciting part of the holiday was of course the ascent of Kilimanjaro on summit day. It was exhilarating arriving at the peak after all the lead up to it and the views were fantastic. (more)Jane Walker

Getting to the summit of Kilimanjaro with all my friends - old and new was most memorable...Do it! And take the Lemosho route - it is the best one. 10/10. (more)Annika Ratcliffe

The most memorable was some of the history lessons and views of the island. (more)Angela Carroll

Meeting the other people in the group was the highlight. Excellent trip. (more)David Crabtree

The walk in which we ascended Mount Kliosi and the Acropolis of Styra - visiting
the 'ancient gate' the cave of ST.Nicholas and the ruins of Castri Armeno -
fantastic views of the coast! (more)Glenn Tobin

It was a perfect holiday... The lodging was excellent nestled in greens with lots of hiking and biking trails to choose from, all meticulously planned out by the owner Peter. Food was superb, prepared by Carolyn, Peters wife who ran the place immaculately. This place is actually perfect or simply lazing around for a few days, sipping on limitless wine and taking a dip in the pool.
(more)Ricky Yeung

Memorable parts?
The entire trail and Machu Picchu itself were phenomenal, of course, but the visit with the Andean village was surprisingly touching and enlightening.
Tips?
There were certain items for camping that would have been helpful to have that weren't on the Incan Trail items list, e.g. Flipflops
Local benefits?
I've done other village visits with locals on other tours in other parts of the world, but this was the first one that really seemed like both sides, locals... (more)Craig Hobin

Memorable parts?
I enjoyed the whole holiday, we were particularly lucky with the weather and although August is getting a little late there were still some flowers to see. The caves were particularly interesting. Still quite a few flowers to see
Tips?
Possibly to take a travel plug for the wash basin.
Local benefits?
Presumably as we stayed in a family run hotel which employed local people then it did benefit the local people.
Overall rating?
I thoroughly enjoyed... (more)Caroyl Mead

Highlights were waking up the first morning of the trek and seeing the sun hitting the peaks of the mountains. The sights, sounds and smells of Kathmandu. The incredibly friendly people of the villages we passed through. (more)Jane Brandon

The most memorable part of my holiday: waking up on trek and looking out of my tent at the Annapurnas with the rising sun catching the peaks and the truly charming and helpful Nepalese people. (more)Margaret Pitt

Memorable parts?
The weather was warm and generous - the best we could have, end of October. So walking in the vines and the woods was great, as were our picnics. The hotel Villa Soligo: very welcoming and always a pleasure to go 'home' at the end of the day. Our group was 12 people, which is great as you get to know everyone very well. Maybe, there was not one major memorable happening but we experienced a happy and relaxed atmosphere throughout with our warm guide Serena who has the art... (more)Maria De Witte